Nikephoros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Epigraphy on either side: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Epigraphy on either side: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
γρ,
σργιΖ,
̣λογ̣σ̣
ν̣ι̣κ̣η̣.
.ρ̣,
γραφ(ὰς) σφραγίζ(ω) (καὶ) λόγους Νικη[φό]ρ(ου)
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3606 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 398a. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Νικηφόρου.
I seal the letters and words of Nikephoros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary